Second Baptist Church: A Community Treasure Under Restoration - May 9th 6:30pm
Learn about the history of the Second Baptist Church and its role in the Underground Railroad, as well as the ongoing restoration project. The evening will conclude with a tour of the church, including the basement.
Sponsored by Second Baptist Church, Friends of the Town Clock Church, Inc., Develop New Albany, New Albany Historic Preservation Commission
The Second Baptist Church is located at 300 East Main Street,New Albany, IN 47150.
Form, Not Function:Quilt Art at the Carnegie Opening Reception - May 10th
The Carnegie Center Presents the Tenth Anniversary Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie Exhibit May 10-July 13, 2013; Opening Reception Friday, May 10, 2013, 6-8 pm.
Artists from across the United States submit entries for consideration for the exhibit. This year, 25 quilts were selected out of the 341 submitted for consideration.
Downtown Farmer's Market Opens for Season - May 11th 8:00am -1:00pm
The Downtown New Albany Farmer's Market will celebrate the arrival of Spring on May 11th. The market will be open each Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm. The farmers market is located on the corner of the corner of Bank and Market Streets at 202 East Market Street. If you're interested in being a vendor during the summer Farmer's Market, please send an email to Susan Kaempfer at smkaempfer@gmail.com.
Mother's Day Shop & Hop Event in Uptown and Downtown New Albany - May 11th
Join Develop New Albany and participating businesses for the Mother's Day themed "SECOND SATURDAYS SHOP & HOP" event on May 11th from 1:00-4:00pm. The Shop & Hop events will bring together businesses and shops from Downtown, Midtown and Uptown New Albany. A trolley will be running from downtown, midtown and uptown New Albany and stopping near participating stores and restaurants.
Participating businesses include: Arts Council of Southern Indiana, Artisan Market, Bush Keller Sporting Goods, Box of Chocolates, Carnegie Center, Colokial, Chaney's Events, Destinations Book Store, Dress & Dwell, Earth Art, Vintage Fire Museum, Fleur De'Chic, The Gallery, Mariposa Consignments, The Opal Gypsy, Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique, Third Market, YMCA, The Keg
Don't miss this great opportunity to Shop and Hop through the many new and unique shops, restaurants and businesses!
Honor Mother Earth Festival at the Riverfront Amphitheater - May 11th
Trash Force, Inc., of Floyd County is having an "Honor Mother Earth" festival on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the New Albany Riverfront Park and Amphitheater from 11 am to 4 pm. That is the day before Mothers' Day.
Jamey Aebersold, our major sponsor, is bringing Jamey Aebersold Jazz beginning at 11 am. We will have food and refreshments, a beer "tent," exhibitors and vendors, Jungle John (from noon to 3 pm), activities for children including a magician, Junk Genius, demonstrations including the Coast Guard, tour of QRS (formerly Riverside Recycling) Carriage Rides, a tree giveaway to the first 200 people, free packages of cone flower seeds, recycling in various ways including Bluegrass E-Cycle, and that is just the beginning.
New exhibitors are welcome, double welcome if they have anything to do with ecology/environment. There is no charge for participants or attendees. Contact Mary Ann Sodrel, trashforce@insightbb.com; or 812-945-0825
8th Annual Pet Fair at the NA-FC Public Library - May 11th
The New Albany-Floyd County Public Library is hosting the eighth annual pet fair from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the library’s annex parking lot, at the corner of Scribner Drive and Spring Street.
Individuals representing several organizations will be available to provide information on pet health, rescue groups, pet adoption and other pet-related needs. There will be adoptable pets at the fair and some will be able to be adopted on the spot. There will be a pet costume parade beginning at 2:30 p.m. with prizes for the best-dressed pet.
Strandz and Threadz Salon Day - May 11th
AVEDA Double Points Day at Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique. An AVEDA Makeup Artist on hand from 11-4 call for your FREE Appointment. Salon Day will include Door Prizes, Live entertainment from “Just Us” and Great gifts for Mom available! We are a stop on the Shop & Hop Trolley Event so drop in and say hi.
24th Annual Herb Sale at Culbertson Mansion - May 10th & 11th
The Culbertson Mansion invites you to their 24th Annual Herb Sale. The Herb Sale and Workshops will take place on Friday, May 10 & Saturday, 11th from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Workshops will be held both days at 2 pm, Reservation & advance payment required for workshops ($7.00).
Archaeological Society Dig at Division Street School - May 11th
Under the guidance of the Falls of the Archaeological Society, volunteers are invited to learn the basics of archaeology and participate in a dig on the grounds of Division Street School, used as a school from 1885-1946. Volunteers should bring water, sunscreen and a hat, and children must have adult supervision present. Tools will be provided.
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Division Street School, 1800 Conservative Street, New Albany
Mother’s Day Tea and Fashion Show - May 12th (Mother's Day) 2pm - 5pm
The Arts Council of Southern Indiana invites you to a special Mother's Day Tea and Fashion Show on May 12th. The tea and fashion show will be held at the Historic Masonic Lodge, 805 East Market, New Albany, Indiana on May 12th from 2-5:00pm. For additional information and tickets please visit www.artscouncilsi.org
Purchase your tickets for Exclusively New Albany 2013 - June 20th!
Don't miss one of Develop New Albany's Signature events. Exclusively New Albany will be held at the Historic Conner - Terstegge - Marguet House located at 917 East Elm Street in Historic Downtown New Albany. Click here to purchase tickets!
